Newcastle 1-3 Manchester City: FA Cup fifth round – as it happened

Guardian Sport

by Scott Murray

March 7, 2026

City came from behind to swat aside Newcastle and keep their quadruple hopes alive 1 min: The kick-off’s sent long, and Newcastle win a throw deep in City territory on the left. Hall launches long. The ball nearly drops first to Woltemade, then Elanga, but neither can get an effort on target and turn themselves into the Jackie Milburn de nos jours. The 45-second mark ticks over without the scoreboard being troubled. Newcastle United get the ball rolling. City are kicking towards the Gallowgate in this first half. Continue reading...

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Originally published on Guardian Sport on 3/7/2026